For the prevention of pain associated with the procedures.

local anaesthetics

Lidocaine is absorbed following topical administration to mucous membranes.The plasma protein binding of lidocaine is dependent on the drug concentration. Lidocaine is metabolised rapidly by the liver, and metabolites and unchanged drug are excreted by the kidneys.

Hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type, Adam's-stokes syndrome, sinoatrial, atrioventricular or intraventricular heart block, hypovolemia.

B/C in conflict

Safe; the milk/plasma ratio is 0.4 and the potential for harm of nursing infant from exposure to lidocaine is very low. AAP: Maternal medication usually compatible with breastfeeding

Less tolerant to local anesthetics, excitation of the CNS, arrhythmias and cardiac arrest may occur.

Each activation of the metered dose valve delivers 10 mg lidocaine base. It is unnecessary to dry the site prior to application. No more than 20 spray applications should be used in any adult to produce the desired anaesthetic effect.